"Genuinely brilliant expertise wedded to a caring and thoughtful approach that makes it truly peerless"
- Legal 500
We are a specialist family law firm with an enviable reputation for dealing with all aspects of separation, divorce, civil partnerships, nuptial agreements and children issues.
Our experience and outstanding client service is recognised with consistent top rankings for family law in the North in the respected legal guides Legal 500 and Chambers UK. The latter describes Silk Family Law as “worthy of national recognition”. Operating from offices in the heart of Newcastle city centre, in the tranquil surroundings of Aske Stables, on the Zetland Estate, North Yorkshire (close to the A1) and on Park Row, Leeds, we also see clients in consulting rooms in York and London.
Services we offer...
Divorce & Separation
Going through separation or divorce can be incredibly painful and the practical and financial consequences far-reaching.
Nuptial Agreements & Asset Protection
If you and your partner enter into a pre- or post-nuptial agreement, you can determine in advance how your assets will be shared should you separate.
Children
Disagreement can occur when it comes to making decisions about the future arrangements for children.
Cohabitation
Statistics show that cohabiting couples are also far more likely to separate than those who are married.
Financial Provision
The resolution of financial issues upon divorce can often be complex, requiring an understanding of accounts, pensions, trusts and tax issues.
Injunctions & Emergency Relief
We act swiftly and decisively to obtain protection against domestic violence, the removal of children from the jurisdiction and the dissipation of financial assets.
Civil Partnerships
The dissolution of Civil Partnerships can raise difficult legal issue which we can help to resolve.
Inheritance Claims
Our specialist team has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in advising on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975.
In-house Family Law Barrister
Silk is the only boutique family law firm in the North of England with an in-house family law barrister.
Read our latest blog posts...
A day in the life of a Legal Assistant
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I want a divorce; is there anything else I need to do?
On 6 April 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came into force, bringing with it the long awaited ‘no- fault divorce’ process....
When divorcing, does it matter how badly my spouse has behaved?
Now that the new ‘no fault’ divorce process has become law, the previous regime of having to prove fault has gone. Under the old law, it wa...
The economic downturn: what do divorcing couples need to consider?
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Silk supports the return of the Sunshine Run
Bouncing back for the first time since the pandemic, last Wednesday 15th June, the Sunshine Run returned to Newcastle’s Quayside. Bigger and bett...